Roberto De Zerbi did not hold back after a difficult start to life at Tottenham Hotspur, as his side slipped deeper into trouble with a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland.
The Italian manager, taking charge of Spurs for the first time, saw his team fall short in a tense contest. The result leaves Tottenham 18th in the table, firmly inside the relegation zone and under growing pressure.
Speaking after the match, De Zerbi admitted the situation is serious. “Fear of relegation? Yes, that’s a problem,” he said. His words reflect the scale of the challenge now facing the North London side.
Tottenham struggled to create clear chances and lacked sharpness in key moments. Sunderland took advantage with a decisive goal, leaving Spurs with no response. The defeat adds to a run of poor results that has dragged the club into danger.
Despite the setback, De Zerbi made it clear that his focus is simple and immediate. “The target now is to win one game, and we will see everything in a different way,” he stated. The message is clear.